need help quick..73 spindles on a 67-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigjimzlll · 01-16-2006, 06:43 PM

can you use 73 and up drop spindles on a 67 truck? I think I remember something about having to change ball joints.

smbrouss70 · 01-16-2006, 07:12 PM

You have to change upper & lower balljoints and outer tie-rod ends with a custom adjuster to tie the different inner and outer tie-rod ends together.

redneckdds · 01-16-2006, 08:49 PM

just a question... why not just use drop spindles for a 67-72? I see this a lot, why use 73-87's?

bagged74 · 01-16-2006, 09:21 PM

correct me if im wrong, but I dont think you have to change the bottom ball joint. you could get a whole center link from a 73-87 truck to keep from getttin the custom tie rod adjuster sleeves.(probably cheaper if you get it from the salvage yard.)

bigjimzlll · 01-16-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by redneckdds

just a question... why not just use drop spindles for a 67-72? I see this a lot, why use 73-87's?

I had a chance to get them(73-up) spindles for 130.00 new~vs~269.00 and they were local..no wait. I ordered the 67-72 ones today

**lolife99** · 01-16-2006, 10:09 PM

'71-'72 don't need to change the lower ball joint. '67-'70 will need a different lower ball joint for the '73-up spindle.

pharcydekm · 01-18-2006, 10:42 PM

I have a 67 that I converted to 73-87 drop spindles. I also purchased the art upper and lower control arms. anyway I had to change the lower ball joints due to too short of a ball joint. Also you are correct on the custom adjuster for the tie rod ends. Not sure if the 73 center link idea would work or not. I can't see why it wouldn't but never tried it.

SCOTI · 01-19-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pharcydekm

I have a 67 that I converted to 73-87 drop spindles. I also purchased the art upper and lower control arms. anyway I had to change the lower ball joints due to too short of a ball joint. Also you are correct on the custom adjuster for the tie rod ends. Not sure if the 73 center link idea would work or not. I can't see why it wouldn't but never tried it.

I used the 73 & later center-link on my 68 when I swapped to discs. I also used 73 & later upper/lower BJ's & inner/outer tierods.

**dennislbrooks** · 01-20-2006, 04:21 PM

Hi Scoti, you can use the 73-87 outer tie rod ends if the thread is recut to 5/8" LH from 11/16" RH thread. Then oem 67 adjuster will work as original. I have done 3 sets. I have a pair of 87's ready to go which also fit some others including the 88 3/4 ton LD spindles. We can re-cut yours. Bring beer.

01-16-2006, 06:43 PM	#1
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01-16-2006, 07:12 PM	#2
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: need help quick..73 spindles on a 67-72? You have to change upper & lower balljoints and outer tie-rod ends with a custom adjuster to tie the different inner and outer tie-rod ends together. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

01-16-2006, 08:49 PM	#3
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: need help quick..73 spindles on a 67-72? just a question... why not just use drop spindles for a 67-72? I see this a lot, why use 73-87's? __________________ '67/70 Chevy C/10 '10 2500 Crewcab Duramax 4wd

01-16-2006, 09:21 PM	#4
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: need help quick..73 spindles on a 67-72? correct me if im wrong, but I dont think you have to change the bottom ball joint. you could get a whole center link from a 73-87 truck to keep from getttin the custom tie rod adjuster sleeves.(probably cheaper if you get it from the salvage yard.)

01-16-2006, 10:09 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: need help quick..73 spindles on a 67-72? '71-'72 don't need to change the lower ball joint. '67-'70 will need a different lower ball joint for the '73-up spindle. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-16-2006 at 10:10 PM.

01-18-2006, 10:42 PM	#7
pharcydekm Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 146	Re: need help quick..73 spindles on a 67-72? I have a 67 that I converted to 73-87 drop spindles. I also purchased the art upper and lower control arms. anyway I had to change the lower ball joints due to too short of a ball joint. Also you are correct on the custom adjuster for the tie rod ends. Not sure if the 73 center link idea would work or not. I can't see why it wouldn't but never tried it.

01-20-2006, 04:21 PM	#9
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,785	Re: need help quick..73 spindles on a 67-72? Hi Scoti, you can use the 73-87 outer tie rod ends if the thread is recut to 5/8" LH from 11/16" RH thread. Then oem 67 adjuster will work as original. I have done 3 sets. I have a pair of 87's ready to go which also fit some others including the 88 3/4 ton LD spindles. We can re-cut yours. Bring beer.



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